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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?
(a) Because the creek is generally dried up this time of year and the public pool costs money.
(b) Because the public pool costs money and the country club is full of snobs.
(c) Because the quarry is the only swimming site with nice scenery.
(d) Because the country club requires membership and the public pool is too crowded.

2. What is Warren Redstone's explanation for his possession of Ariel's piece of jewelry?
(a) He says he bought it from the pawnshop.
(b) He says he found it on the street outside the O'Keefes' house.
(c) He says he found it upriver.
(d) He says Ariel gave it to Danny.

3. Whose vehicle do the boys see parked at the quarry when they arrive there?
(a) Gus' motorcycle.
(b) Karl's car.
(c) Morris Engdahl's car.
(d) Nathan's car.

4. What happens just before Ruth stands up from the kitchen table and announces she is leaving the family to go to her father's house to stay for a while?
(a) Nathan asks for salt.
(b) Jake asks for maple syrup.
(c) Gus asks for ketchup.
(d) Franks asks for orange juice.

5. What reason does Julie give for saying Emil's suicide attempt is fortunate?
(a) Because Emil will get the psychological help he obviously needs.
(b) Because Emil's attempt allows Ruth to feel like a savior.
(c) Because Ariel and Karl still have each other around for comfort.
(d) Because Lise will have to move into an assisted care home and get the care she needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is thrown through the O'Keefes' window as a part of the campaign to terrorize them and other Sioux in town?

2. What kind of weekly appointment does Jake have in Mankato?

3. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?

4. When Frank returns home from his first church service after Ariel's death, what does he tell Jake?

5. What two words does Emil keep repeating once he returns home from the private hospital?

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